HAZELNUT SPREAD, with its alluring,
silky-smooth blend of chocolate, skim
milk, hazelnuts and sugar, is delicious
right out of the jar (who are we to judge?),
but using it as an ingredient can elevate
dishes from ho-hum to craveable. Costco
recently introduced Kirkland Signature™
Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa. Here are a
few ideas for this tasty ingredient.

;/; cup of old-fashioned oats (avoid instant,which can turn mushy), ½ to ;/; cup of cow’sor nut milk of your choice, a heaping table-spoon of hazelnut spread and a touch ofhoney or agave syrup in a jar and refriger-ate overnight. Just before serving, top withsliced banana and crushed hazelnuts for atasty start to the day.

Stuffed crescent rolls

For a riff on chocolate croissants, take
a roll of refrigerated dough and separate
into triangles. Place ; teaspoon of hazelnut spread along the short side of the triangle and fold the dough over to create a
pocket for the spread before rolling. Bake
according to package instructions and
serve warm out of the oven.

Marinade

While sweet applications of hazelnut
spread abound, savory ideas can be harder
to find. So Abraham Salum, chef-owner of
Salum Restaurant in Dallas, has created a
savory-sweet marinade of hazelnut spread,
soy sauce, Sriracha
sauce and a touch of
fish sauce, adjusting the proportions
to taste. “There’s a very rich
chocolate nut flavor, but the sweetness is cut
by the soy and fish sauce,” he says. “We simply marinate some small pieces of pork loin
and grill them.” Try the same method at
home with a flank or strip steak.

Seven ways to useversatile and delicioushazelnut spread

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Look for Kirkland Signature™ Hazelnut
Spread (uniquely made with sun;ower
oil), and other ingredients for creative
preparations, at your Costco warehouse.

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Sweet panini

This panini proves that sandwiches
don’t have to be savory. Choose your favorite bread (brioche, ciabatta or even pound
cake work well for this version) and spread
one slice with hazelnut spread and a second slice with marshmallow fluff. Layer
sliced bananas or strawberries on one
slice, top with the other slice, brush the
outside with melted butter and toast in a
preheated panini press until golden, about
; minutes.

Dessert pizza

For a shareable treat, mix your favorite
sugar-cookie dough—either homemade or
store-bought—and roll into one large
cookie. Bake until done but soft. While the
giant cookie is still warm, slather on a thin
layer of hazelnut spread. Sprinkle with
your favorite toppings, such as salted pretzels, mini marshmallows, nuts or fruit.
Cut into wedges and enjoy.

Coffee and hot chocolate

You don’t have to be a barista to have
delicious, coffeehouse-style drinks at
home. Kacee Hayes, a Costco member and
owner of Atlanta’s Moonbird Coffee, recommends placing a tablespoon of hazelnut spread in a mug and pouring in two
shots of espresso, stirring vigorously to
dissolve the spread. Continue stirring as
you add ;; ounces of steamed milk and
optional vanilla syrup to taste. “I put
whipped cream and cocoa powder on top,
and it was outstanding,” she says. “If you
don’t need caffeine, the same recipe would
work for hazelnut hot chocolate—just add
a few more ounces of milk.” C